Ami Bera: “China's moves both in the East China Sea and Senkaku Islands... do need to be addressed.”

I missed one vote today. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 29. PERSONAL EXPLANATION

We have to have robust funding to provide alternatives to China's Belt and Road Initiative.

I would like to also thank my co-lead and co-chair of the Tuberculosis Elimination Caucus, Representative Maria Salazar, for her partnership on this important issue.

Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 404. {time} 1845 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Malliotakis). The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 1 hour.